Child Care Centers, Family Child Care & Preschools in Dalton, GA

Dalton, Georgia is served by 37 state-licensed child care providers. Use the care-type sections below to compare licensing, inspections, ratios, and program details.

Care type in Dalton	Providers
Child Care Centers	32	View directory
Family Child Care Homes	2	View directory
Group Child Care Homes	0	—
Preschools	3	View directory
Head Start Programs	5	View directory
School-Age Programs	15	View directory
Child Care Providers	2	View directory

Child Care Centers in Dalton

32 licensed child care centerss are listed in Dalton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Homes in Dalton

2 licensed family child care homess are listed in Dalton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Family Child Care Home Hawkins, Patricia E Dalton, GA 30721 Capacity 6 Family Child Care Home McElrath, Wanda L Dalton, GA 30721 Capacity 6

Preschools in Dalton

3 licensed preschoolss are listed in Dalton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Preschool Family Resource Agency, Dalton Heritage Pre-K Dalton, GA 30721 Capacity 163 Preschool Precious Possessions Preschool & Daycare Dalton, GA 30721 Capacity 223 Preschool The Garden Preschool and Education Center Dalton, GA 30721 Capacity 56

Head Start Programs in Dalton

5 federally funded head start programss are listed in Dalton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Head Start Program Family Resource Agy. of N. Georgia, Beaverdale Head Start Dalton, GA 30721 Capacity 42 Head Start Program Family Resource Agy. of N. Georgia, Dalton High Early Head Start Dalton, GA 30720 Capacity 25 Head Start Program Kid's Community Ehs Dalton, GA 30721 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Kids Community Varnell Dalton, GA 30720 Capacity 16 Head Start Program Whitfield Dalton Hs/Ehs Dalton, GA 30720 Capacity 32

School-Age Programs in Dalton

15 licensed school-age programss are listed in Dalton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Providers in Dalton

2 licensed child care providerss are listed in Dalton. No quality rating is published for these listings; confirm licensing, hours, ages served, and costs directly with the provider. Open a profile to see services, contact details, and location.

Child Care Provider Dalton State College Dalton, GA 30720 Child Care Provider Whitfield County Schools - Pleasant Grove Elementary Dalton, GA 30721

ZIP codes in Dalton

ZIP 30710Care providers ZIP 30720Care providers ZIP 30721Care providers ZIP 30722Care providers

How to pick care in Dalton

Treat any single record as a starting point, not a verdict. Child care quality lives in the details: staff-to-child ratios, caregiver training and turnover, how the space is kept, and whether the program's schedule and approach fit your family's needs.

When you are choosing care in Dalton, GA, visit in person if you can, ask about current openings and waitlists, and get tuition, hours, and holiday schedules in writing. Also ask how the program handles sick days, late pickups, and concerns that come up during the day.

Nearby cities in Whitfield County

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Frequently asked questions

How many care facilities does Dalton, GA have?

Based on current licensing data, Dalton is home to 37 state-licensed providers: 32 child care centers, 2 family child care homes, and 3 preschools.

How do Dalton facilities score on average quality ratings?

State licensing agencies publish quality ratings for some providers. Open individual facility pages in Dalton to view ratings where available.

Is child care in Dalton licensed?

Not every provider in this directory is licensed; state-licensed listings are. Licensing rules and costs vary by setting, so confirm licensing status and costs with the provider and at ChildCare.gov before deciding.

Data sources

Data source: ChildCare.gov state licensing resources and Head Start Service Locations (HHS/ACF). Data as of 2026-10-07. This page is informational and is not professional advice.

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